GRE Word List

ENDEMIC

belonging or native to a particular people or country

The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.

Random words

WordMeaning
rarefiedbeing less dense
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
desiccateto dry up
drasticacting rapidly or violently
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it